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Wofford Terriers
Location:
Spartanburg, South Carolina
University Founded: 1854
Enrollment: 1,350
Mascot:
Boston Terrier
School Colors:
Old Gold & Black
Joined the
SoCon: 1997
University President: Dr. Benjamin B. Dunlap
Director of Athletics:
Richard Johnson
FootballHead Coach: Mike Ayers
Football Stadium: Gibbs Stadium
Current Capacity: 13,000-seat |
The 2007 season was a magical ride for Wofford, which won a share of the league title and advanced to the FCS quarterfinals, but much of the senior- laden talent from that squad has graduated.
The Terriers, who ranked second nationally in rushing last year, are expected to put more emphasis on the passing game this season after running more plays out of shotgun formation last season.
Tight end Fenn Allen is one of the more under-utilized players in FCS (16 catches in 13 games) and Andy Strickland (30 catches, 20.0 average) is another receiving threat.
Ben Widmyer split time with graduated Josh Collier at quarterback in the Terriers' wingbone offense, but Wofford lost its big-play halfback Kevious Johnson and fullback Michael Hobbs
.Halfback Jeremy Marshall (418 yards, 7.6 average) is the top returning rusher, but also look for a quick start by freshman Eric Brietenstein, who the Terriers signed out of ASU's backyard. Brietenstein is the grandson of former Appalachian State head coach Bob Brietenstein.
The offensive line has three starters back, including all-conference performer Derek Wooten. Wofford must replace seven of its starters from a defense that only ranked 60th overall, but was 17th in scoring. The unit leader is linebacker Seth Goldwire (108 tackles).
Wofford Terriers 2007 Schedule
Wofford Terriers 2007 Stats
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